Fast facts:

Location : Orissa
Nearest Access : Forest Rest Houses
Main Wildlife Found : Estuarine Crocodile & Pacific Ridley Sea Turtles
Coverage Area : 170 Sq kms

Bhitarkanika Sanctuary:

Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary was declared vide notification No.6958/FF AH Dtd. 22.04.1975 over an area of 672 square kilometers. The Sanctuary comprising Mangrove Forests meandering rivers, innumerable criss-crossed tidal inundated creeks provide last refuge to the already endangered salt water Crocodile (Crocodile Porosus). Besides estuarine Crocodile, the Sanctuary is rich in avifauna, mammalian and reptilian population. Theses Mangrove forests are good habitat for King Cobra, Indian Python and Water Monitor Lizard. A large number of water birds visit Bagagahan heronry which is an area of approximately 4 hectare. within the Bhitarkanika Forest Block near Suajore creek from the month of June to October. Most of the Birds are Asian open bill. Egrets. Black Ibis, Cormorants, Darters & etc.

Best Time to Visit  Bhitarkanika National Park: The ideal time to visit the Bhitarkanika National park is Mid-October To Mid-March.

Around Bhitarkanika Sanctuary: There are a number of tourist places around Bhitarkanika that you can visit. Kendrapara, Cuttack, Konark and Bhubaneswar are some of the popular tourist attractions that you can include in your itinerary.

Travel Tips: Light cotton clothing in summer and light woollen garments is essential during winter at the Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary. Prior booking and travel information will help in making your wildlife tour a smooth affair.

Climate: The temperature in the region can go up to 34°C in summer while in winter the temperature can drop to 13°C.

How to Get there:

Air : The nearest airport is situated at Bhubaneswar.
                                                                                   
Rail : The nearest railhead is situated at Cuttack and Bhadrakh.

Road : One can reach the sanctuary from north through Rajnagar via Bhadrakh and from south through  Rajnagar via Patamundai, Cuttack and Bhubaneswar